Buy a ready-made kitchen or have it custom-made...
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Ready-Made Kitchen
If you decide to go for a ready-made kitchen, you will definitely spend less money compared to having a custom-made kitchen. However, in most cases, the fittings for drawers, push systems, lift fittings for kitchen cabinets, stoppers, and others will not be of the highest quality, but rather average. If you don't plan on spending much time in the kitchen, then a ready-made kitchen is the choice for you.
Also, it is very difficult to buy a ready-made kitchen that will match the width or height of the space where you plan to place the kitchen. In such cases, it is good to check in advance what kitchen accessories you can purchase to fill the "gaps".
A big plus for buying a ready-made kitchen is that you will see the kitchen, feel it, and check everything that interests you already in the store, and there will be no doubts when the kitchen arrives. However, before buying in the store, make sure to check the delivery time and whether assembly is included in the price.
What You Need to Know About a Custom-Made Kitchen
Custom-made kitchens are the best solution for people who have a vision for their kitchen and do not intend to change it for a few years. They can last twenty or more years if properly maintained, so it is a good investment for someone who knows what they want.
A custom kitchen is recommended for anyone whose standard kitchen counter height or upper cabinets do not fit, or if they want elements that are not standard. Before paying the deposit, always ask for a kitchen layout to visualize what you will get. Most new carpenters create 3D layouts, which are highly realistic.
When having a custom kitchen made, be prepared for the process, as it is a project that depends solely on you. The selection is vast, much bigger than you can imagine – choosing fronts, kitchen countertops, types of cabinets, with or without LED lights, deep, shallow, or double drawers, and countless other little details to consider before creation.
Don’t forget that the price of a custom kitchen also depends on the size of the kitchen. If you have a very large space, try combining the kitchen with additional elements that will serve as decoration or functional pieces of ready-made furniture in neutral colors that will fit any kitchen. For example, a metal bottle holder or wall shelves. It all depends on your taste in food and drinks, the groceries you eat, and how you store them.